How to say “light up” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “dowwa”; in Algerian, “nawwar”.
In Moroccan Darija
dowwa ضوّا
A verb meaning “to light up, shed light on”; “to shine, glow”.
ضوّي عليا بالتيليفون، ما كنشوف والو.: “Shine your phone light on me, I can't see anything.”
In Algerian Darja
nawwar نور
A verb meaning “to light up, illuminate”; “to blossom (trees)”; “to grace with one's presence”.
نوّر الضو، ما نشوف والو.: “Turn on the light, I can't see anything.”